Enjoy the Great Outdoors in and Around Sacramento this Spring

Pictured above: Shadow Glen Riding Stables, Sac State Aquatic Center Kayak Rental, Lake Clementine Trail 

Spring is the PERFECT time to get outdoors in Sacramento! Not only is everything blooming and colorful but the weather is nice and cool. Take advantage during the months of April and May especially, before the summer heat sets in. This is the time! Go for a hike, a nature walk, horseback riding, boating, and take a picnic to the park. 

We’ve rounded up the following ways to experience fresh air, sunshine and nature:

Nature Walks
Our Favorite Hikes 
Parks
Playgrounds
Zoos
Outdoor Day Trips
Gardens
Horseback Riding
Boating and Rafting

Outdoor Activities for Families - In and Around Sacramento

uc davis arboretum trail

UC Arboretum Trail

Nature Walks

Lake Clementine Trail

Our Favorite Hikes

Gibson Ranch Regional Park

Parks

Maidu Park Playground

Playgrounds

Sacramento Zoo

Zoos

Sutter’s Fort

Outdoor Museum

Tilden Regional Park’s “Little Farm”

Outdoor Day Trips

Soil Born Farms

Farm

WPA Rock Garden

Gardens

Shadow Glen Riding Stables

Horseback Riding

Sac State Aquatic Center

Boating and Rafting

For more things to do with your family in Sacramento, be sure to subscribe to the WEEKEND TOP 10 email that goes out each Thursday. It includes my carefully curated picks for the best events and places to go each weekend…to make your planning easy!